For the April 5, 2017 DC ANS dinner meeting, Dr. Eben Mulder, X-Energy Nuclear Officer, and Harlan Bowers, X-Energy President, will be speaking on the following topic:
“X-Energy: Nuclear Energy, Reimagined“
Abstract.
X-energy is a new nuclear startup company based in the US and recently won a 5-year/$40MM DOE grant for development of the Xe-100 High Temperature Gas Reactor. In this talk, an overview of X-energy and the Xe-100 will be presented, including the potential markets/applications for the Xe-100, and the current status and technical aspects of the Xe-100.
Harlan Bowers, President
As president of X-energy, Harlan defines corporate strategy, implementation and oversees the development of a smaller, safer, next-generation nuclear reactor that expands reliable, zero-emission nuclear energy into entirely new markets.
Eben Mulder, Chief Nuclear Officer
Currently Eben serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer at X-energy. His main function is to maintain an architectural framework for the X-energy nuclear program in guiding the design and its implementation. He is also responsible for R&D and the technology roadmap and implementation associated with the development of the program. He participates in the business development process of X-energy together with the main stakeholders.
Click here to make your reservation via e-mail, type in your name/affiliation and any guest names, and click SEND to the indicated RSVP e-mail address by no later than 6 pm, Friday, March, 31, 2017*.*NOTE: If you would like to attend, please include your name, your company’s name, a contact phone #, and email address in your RSVP email. *Also, please note that by registering, you are agreeing to paying for the dinner whether you attend or not because ANS is otherwise responsible for the cost of the food.
On site registration is allowed but on a first-come, first-served basis as food is ordered in advance so advance registration is preferred.
Cost:
$15 for students
$30 for members
$35 for non members
Location: Far East Restaurant
Address: 5055 Nicholson Ln, Rockville, MD 20852
Website: http://www.fareastrockvillemd.com/
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Date: April 5 2017 (Wednesday)
Registration: 6:00PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM – 7:00PM
Presentation: 7:00PM – 8:00PM